Mental Health Tech

Kindred Healthcare • Columbus, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Become part of The Bradley Center, the psychiatric and behavioral health arm of the St. Francis - Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA. As a dedicated mental health hospital, The Bradley Center complements St. Francis’s acute care offerings and shares in the system’s recognized commitment to quality, patient safety, and community trust. With the backing of a hospital network that earns multiple honors and accreditations, The Bradley Center is uniquely positioned to deliver specialized, compassionate psychiatric care in support of our region’s holistic well-being.

Requirements

• Ability to interact therapeutically with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, safety practices, and patient rights.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and respond calmly in emergencies.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients or objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to visually and audibly monitor patient behavior and safety needs.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required)
• NCI -Non-violent Crisis Intervention or current program Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Experience working in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to the nursing team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Monitor patients for safety, including suicide risk precautions, elopement risk, and use of restraints per policy.
• Support therapeutic programming by encouraging patient participation and assisting in group activities.
• De-escalate and intervene in crisis situations using approved techniques to maintain safety.
• Accurately document patient care and progress in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized treatment goals.
• Provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan in accordance with hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED